02265cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500750014226400510021730000470026833600260031533700260034133800360036750000310040350801150043452012450054953400450179465300240183965300280186385600430189199900170193419230UtSlPG20260610133441.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aBoyton, Paul,d1848-192414aThe Story of Paul Boyton: Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-09-09  aProduced by Jerry Kuntz as part of the Lawson's Progress Project. Digitization effort dedicated to Enid Fiatte  a"The Story of Paul Boyton: Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World" by Boyton is a fascinating travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the remarkable life of Paul Boyton as he embarks on daring voyages across the world's greatest rivers, covering over 25,000 miles while donning a unique rubber dress designed for water adventures. The narrative reveals the thrilling experiences of adventure and exploration, appealing to readers of all ages with an interest in travel.  At the start of the story, we are introduced to a young Paul Boyton, whose affinity for water leads him on countless escapades along the Allegheny River. Despite his mother’s strict efforts to keep him away from the river, Paul frequently escapes to engage in aquatic adventures, showcasing his daring spirit and resourcefulness. He builds a small boat named "Gray Eagle," where he continues to explore, gather firewood, and even form a small crew of friends with whom he competes in playful battles against rival boys. This opening portion sets the stage for Boyton’s character development and his eventual journey as an adventurer navigating through various terrains and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoyages and travels  aBoyton, Paul, 1848-192440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19230  c60615d60615